1. Industry Governance Group 18th September 2008
CER Update
Industry Governance Group
18th September 2008

2. CER Papers
Consultation paper on proposed changes to WPDRS & Powersave. Closing date for responses is the 25th Sept. Publish decision paper on 1st Oct.
Proposed decision paper on ESB PES STOD tariffs for LEU’s from 1st Oct 2008 – Sept Closing date for responses is the 19th Sept.
Decision paper on PES allowable costs to be pubished. (Provisional date 19th Sept).

3. Smart Metering Minister announcement.
Recruitment phase for pilot commenced recruitment letters circulated. Further 3000 letters sent out on 16th Sept. Further 55,000 letters to be circulated.
ESB Networks announced selection of smart meter vendors.
Notice on
Successful vendors cover four main communications technology types that will be trialled
Examing functionality requirements for prepayment market model.
Next Steering Group meeting 23rd October.

5. SIG
NIAUR published the Transmission Charging Statement for 2008/09, for use of the Electricity Transmission System in Northern Ireland. Includes: • The System Support Services Tariff • Demand Transmission Use of System Charges • Generator Transmission Use of System Charges
Publication of a joint energy retail competition and five year corporate strategy document.

6. AOB
Meeting with Dept of Social & Family Affairs to discuss Free Electricity Allowance and arrange a date for workshop.